Are fans not satisfied?

[Reya Dawnbringer]

I don't think this has been a terribly bad year for Ayu, even though I do think STEP you is as puke-worthy as Greatful days was.
But, I definitely don't like Ayu as much as I did in the I am... days, and it's not because she's "experimenting" or whatever, I think it's really just because her music is often boring now. How many of us REALLY want to hear another HAL arrangement??? I just wish her music didn't sound so perfect/polished/fake...Memorial address is SUCH an amazing song; her voice cracks, the background singers aren't autotuned, etc. If she did more songs like that, I'd be "satisfied". My dream Ayu album would have tasuku and Shingo Kobayashi doing all the arrangements, and Ayu doing all the lyric and music composing herself.
That being said, I'm excited for Bold & Delicious, even if it's only because it's something she hasn't done before.

On a side note, I love your Aimee Mann sig ImpactBreaker.

[lotusoka]

Originally Posted by Reya Dawnbringer

I just wish her music didn't sound so perfect/polished/fake...Memorial address is SUCH an amazing song; her voice cracks, the background singers aren't autotuned, etc. If she did more songs like that, I'd be "satisfied".

I couldn't agree more.

[Raleigh]

^ Yeah I agree on that point. I am also starting to wish she could get rid of her backing vocalists for a while.

[minkAYuko]

there is an eternal fight between the past ayu and new ayu... and it will always be like that. Some ppl just got tired of her but keep on thinking they will have another fly high or never ever and they complain that the new music is not as good as the past.

Well... they got stucked to an ayu that dosen't exist anymore and it goes for her music and herself as an artist the best she can do NOW is what she's been doing lately.

Like i've said she's moving forward and her music keeps getting better so she might not have another evolution or SEASONS but she will have and STEP you and HEAVEN.

So in the end I think some ppl will NEVER EVER be satisifed! that's why they are all grumpy and moody when posting haha

Originally Posted by jerms

what about the neutral people who dont look into all the mumbo jumbo and like what they like and dislike what they dislike?

perfectly put!

[Reya Dawnbringer]

Originally Posted by MikAYuko

So in the end I think some ppl will NEVER EVER be satisifed! that's why they are all grumpy and moody when posting haha

Haha, I'm not so grumpy

[tinyppl]

I think she changed alot since then. Her songs, her image, many things. And when there's changes, there's bound to be some of this and that which may not be too much of your liking. Some people like it, some people don't.

If I want to compare, I would say I like her past works from I am and before compared to now. But, that doesn't mean her recent releases are crappish or lousy. There are a few nice ones like Alterna, Step You (imo).

It's hard to think of how I'd feel if the recent releases were released back then because her voice has also changed and her recent releases are catered to her current voice.

[hiro]

Well i am quite dissatisfied. The proportion of songs that i actually like and find listanable have gone down over the years. But still, i keep a close eye on her.

I think its more of my tastes that have changed than actually Ayumi. This is true for a lot of fans i think.

[Yarumi]

Well I know alot of people think that her I am... days were her best... but that's because she composed them herself... I think I would like her to slow down and compose some songs again... Everyone loves CREA songs... just look at Will

I love ayu's songs still. Ayu isn't changing really... it's the music industry that's changing... most n00b Ayu lovers won't appreicate her older stuff like us older fans... because music style has changed and music from 3-4 years ago does sound older...

I've always admired Ayu's new styles and trying to try every genre...

[ImpactBreaker]

Originally Posted by hiro

I think its more of my tastes that have changed than actually Ayumi. This is true for a lot of fans i think.

Yep, that's one good reason.

Originally Posted by Reya Dawnbringer

On a side note, I love your Aimee Mann sig ImpactBreaker.

Thank you. I love her songs and thematic albums

[Hazard]

Originally Posted by [AHS]MortalSex

I would have the same feelings for her music no matter when or what she releases cause I find her music interesting no matter how much it can suck for others ^^

I am the same. She is one of the only artists that I like thar I can confidently say that I have never heard a song by that I disliked. I love Ayu.

[elepop]

I think some people are taking everything way too seriously.

Some can't stop complaining about every single song. Okay, "B & D" is something new. Maybe you don't like it. But have you ever thought of Ayu? Maybe she LOVES that kind of song. Maybe she always thought of singing a song like that. Maybe she wanted, for once, to sing a song she likes instead of what the fans like. Maybe I'm completly wrong.

I don't know. I think some fans expect too much and are never satisfied with anything she makes...

[Vinylfantasy]

There's a big difference between being a fan and obsessively liking everything she releases. I still support her and her musical choices but I don't necessarily have to enjoy everything that comes out of her mouth....

[PickleCookies]

I second Steven's post.

[Ayane]

I'm not dissapointed. I think it's good thing that she's exploring different types of music genres. I like it that she's still inventive and able to come up with new stuff because people will get tired of listening to the old ones again and again. I'm just dissapointed that she didn't compose lots of songs this year. I hope her new album will contain some CREA composition. Oh well, you can't please everybody.

[hiro]

Originally Posted by asongforXX

I think some people are taking everything way too seriously.

Some can't stop complaining about every single song. Okay, "B & D" is something new. Maybe you don't like it. But have you ever thought of Ayu? Maybe she LOVES that kind of song. Maybe she always thought of singing a song like that. Maybe she wanted, for once, to sing a song she likes instead of what the fans like. Maybe I'm completly wrong.

I don't know. I think some fans expect too much and are never satisfied with anything she makes...

What's wrong with complaining? hahahahah

[Rickumi]

Originally Posted by firefox

@ shisho dont call it B&D call it that==>Bold And Delicious

the higher you go up the harder and faster the fall.... she stinks now her releases are kind of like a roller coaster sometimes it is good (heaven single) sometimes it is just plain terrible

completly agree with you.

Mikayuko is overreacting..... its not like "why they keep visiting the forum".

we r just talking about new releases. And yes, the song are getting more and more similar, boring. "RAINBOW" was Ayu´s limit, I think. I think that maybe, just maybe, if Avex didn´t expose her so much, with PVs, remixes (uncuntables bunches of remixes), her song would seem better now. But all she could do, she did. All styles she was into..... well.... and now where does she fit?

I like her... admire her, but talking about MUSIC, i think its over, and period.

[Rickumi]

Originally Posted by Vinylfantasy

There's a big difference between being a fan and obsessively liking everything she releases. I still support her and her musical choices but I don't necessarily have to enjoy everything that comes out of her mouth....

u said everything.

[jerms]

I don't think this has been a terribly bad year for Ayu, even though I do think STEP you is as puke-worthy as Greatful days was.
But, I definitely don't like Ayu as much as I did in the I am... days, and it's not because she's "experimenting" or whatever, I think it's really just because her music is often boring now. How many of us REALLY want to hear another HAL arrangement??? I just wish her music didn't sound so perfect/polished/fake...Memorial address is SUCH an amazing song; her voice cracks, the background singers aren't autotuned, etc. If she did more songs like that, I'd be "satisfied". My dream Ayu album would have tasuku and Shingo Kobayashi doing all the arrangements, and Ayu doing all the lyric and music composing herself.
That being said, I'm excited for Bold & Delicious, even if it's only because it's something she hasn't done before.

On a side note, I love your Aimee Mann sig ImpactBreaker.

hahaha. greatful days > step you imo. 'memorial address' the album is my personal favorite despite it's lack of quantity (i wish moments was on it). . . . i could care less when it was released.

[Mad_Cactuar]

Well, now I'm satisfied with Bold And Delicious! She managed something different yet beautiful at the same time.. Lets wait for the lyrics and Pride's PV now..